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D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A R Y 1 / 2 9 / 0 3 – F O R P R O O F O N LY
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Tr a v e l i n g W i t h Yo u r C o m p u te r
Identifying Your Computer
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Attach a name tag or business card to the computer, or use a
permanent marker or stencil to write a unique identifying mark (such
as your driver's license number) on the computer.
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Write down your
Service Tag
computer or carrying case. Use the Service Tag if you need to report a
loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell.
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Assign an
owner
tag, which appears in the system log-on screen and
cannot be changed or deleted if the primary or administrator
passwords are set.
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Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded
identification tags.
Packing the Computer
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Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them
in a safe place. Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and
remove any extended PC
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To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed
in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module.
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Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries you plan to carry
with you.
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Shut down the computer.
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Disconnect the AC adapter.
NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or
palm rest could damage the display.
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Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper,
from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display.
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Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its
accessories together safely.
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Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream,
colognes, perfumes, or food.
and store it in a safe place away from the
Cards.